– Show is First to Use New Public Space along Amsterdam Avenue — “MUJER,” a groundbreaking photography exhibit by Nicole Sánchez honoring the lives and achievements of Dominican women from all walks of life, will be on display at The City College of New York (CCNY) August 19 through September 30. It will be installed… [Read more…]
August 14, 2008 by D. Bell
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Tune in to Sesame Street on PBS tomorrow morning to see “Murray Had a Little Lamb,” a segment focused on a music school that was filmed at HSA with approximately 30 HSA students. The show will air again on September 3rd and November 18th. Sesame Street airs at 7 a.m. on WNET Channel 13 or at… [Read more…]
We’ve been slacking on the “what’s ups” lately, but our recent Reader’s Choice feature sparked a few questions from other readers wondering “what’s up.” An anonymous reader wonders, [Does]“anyone have any happy hours spots to share? some places don’t have happy hours uptown, which is sad when a bar is empty at 5pm and they… [Read more…]
Patsy’s in East Harlem is celebrating 75th years in the pizza business. You can grab a pizza there for 60¢ on Tuesday, August 19. The retro pricing event runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Patsy’s 2287 First Avenue New York ,NY 10035 (b/n 117th and 118th streets via: Slice Photo credit: jslander via Flickr
August 14, 2008 by D. Bell
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New HOPE for Harlem’s School Children [NYS] Harlem’s Children Rally Against Gun Violence [NY1] The Greening of Harlem is not so easy for some new homeowners [NYT] Fifth on the Park still rolling out those video testimonials [YouTube] A Writer Laments the defunkification of Harlem [Courier-Journal] Smart Cars in Harlem are leaving some people feeling… [Read more…]
Editor’s Note: Now Closed (2010) People that are new to the neighborhood assume that the only place to get their nails and waxing needs taken care of in Harlem is at the unkempt nail shops located on 125th Street. However, long time residents know that Harlem has hidden treasures tucked away, off of the beaten… [Read more…]
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REAL DADS NETWORK & UTS New York City Proudly Presents Saturday, August 23rd at 3:00PM “FOR OUR SONS” (Young, Black & Male In America), A Film Written, Produced & Directed by Vanz Chapman and Eric K. McKay This groundbreaking documentary film consists of powerful interviews with Black men from different walks of life, men who… [Read more…]
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How to Apply for NYFA Artists’ Fellowships Monday, August 18, 6:30pm The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) is pleased to host a NYFA Artist Fellowship orientation seminar. Learn how to apply for awards of $7,000, which the New York Foundation for the Arts offers to individual artists living and working in New York State for… [Read more…]
August 14, 2008 by D. Bell
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Looking for some activities to get the kids out of your hair before they head back to school? NYC Parks and Rec has it covered. This morning they had puppet shows in St. Nicholas Park. Check out what else they have to offer: SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting… [Read more…]
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Harlem Day Sunday, August 17, 2008 10:00 a.m. Outlook Yahoo! Calendar Google Calendar iCal Our biggest day, this event features multiple stages with live performances and entertainment. Events take place all day. Free to the general public. Part I: Music festival 12 p.m.-7 p.m. 3 Main Stages: 1. St. Nicholas Stage – R & B/Hip… [Read more…]
Way back when I first started this blog (two or three URL extensions ago) I asked my readers to submit their favorite places to get products and services around the neighborhood. The feature turned out to be a one time thing and sort of fell by the wayside. Well, I would like to bring it… [Read more…]
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